"The lab is a family dog, a great exercise companion and comes in three lovely colors," Gina DiNardo, Vice President at AKC said at the top breeds unveiling. "The hallmark of its breed is its temperament, in addition to its beautiful, big otter-like tail, and they are an ideal sport and family dog."

The top breeds are determined by the number of people who have registered their dogs with the American Kennel Club.

1. Labrador Retriever

Emma, 11 weeks

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2. German Shepherd

Wolfie, 16 months

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3. Golden Retriever

Blue, 5 years

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4. Bulldog

Ruby, 2.5 years

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5. Beagle

Teddy, 9 years

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DiNardo tells Mashable that the French bulldog is the breed to watch for next year's top five list.

"For 10 years, they've gone up about 32 spots. And currently they're number six," she said. "In New York City they're number one, and they're also number one for the first time in San Francisco and Miami, so they're definitely on the rise."

So what is it about the Frenchies that makes them so popular?

"I think it's because they work in both a city and country lifestyle," she said. "They're easy to care for, they don't require a lot of grooming, and they're cute; people love adorable dogs."

The French bulldog, Yorkshire terrier, poodle, rottweiler and boxer rounded out the top 10 list.

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